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Sugary drink consumption increases the risk of cancer
A study by Srour et al, published in The BMJ (originally The British Medical Journal), found that the consumption of sugary drinks was significantly associated with the risk overall cancer, and of bre…
PERC exposure in dry-cleaning workers and increased risk of bladder cancer
A meta-analysis by Vlaanderen et al found an increased risk of bladder cancer in workers in the dry-cleaning industry.
National Toxicology Program’s list of substances “reasonably anticipated to be carcinogens”
The National Toxicology Program (NTP), part of the department of Health and Human services (HHS) released an updated report on substances “reasonably anticipated to be carcinogens.
A report on carcinogens by the National Toxicology Program
The Report on Carcinogens is a congressionally mandated, science-based, public health document that National Toxicology Program (NTP) prepares for the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).
How the WHO classifies carcinogens
See here to learn how The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, part of the World Health Organization) classifies carcinogens.
The Precautionary Principle: A UN report
The United Nations Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST) gives a definition of the Precautionary Principle and its broader implications for science, policy and gover…
Phthalates and breast cancer
The Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) summarizes the state of research concerning the relationship between phthalates, a group of chemicals primarily used to soften and improve the flexibility …
The Stockholm convention on POPs (persistent organic pollutants)
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from chemicals that remain intact in the environment for long periods, become w…
Poor environmental quality linked with higher incidence of cancer
A study by Jagal et al, published in Cancer, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, found that poor environmental quality on the county level was associated with higher incidence of…
“Detox Me”–an app for Healthier Living
The Silent Spring Institute’s Detox Me app is a free clean lifestyle guide that walks you through simple, research-based tips on how to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals where you live, work, a…
What Poisons are in your body?
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote an interactive opinion piece in which you can see what toxins you’ve been exposed to based on items in your home and on your body.
Environmental Burden of Disease in Six European Countries
This study, by Hanninen et al, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, found that between 3–7% of the annual burden of disease in the participating countries was associated with the certain …
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